Thursday, 21 February 2013

MAJOR RECALL ALERT: Kasel Industries Recalls a Long List of Products

Several brands
of popular dog treats, including bully sticks, chicken, salmon, beef, and pork
jerky, pig ears, various chew bones, and others treats produced by Kasel
Industries’ Colorado facility between April 20 and September 19 of last year
are being recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

The brands
affected by this massive recall include:

Boots &
Barkley

Bixbi

Nature’s Deli

Colorado Naturals

Petco

Best Bully Stick

Kasel Industries
and the FDA have not reported any illnesses associated with this recall, and no
other Kasel Industries products are involved.

If your pet has
eaten or chewed any of the above named brands of treats and chews, keep an eye
out for symptoms of salmonella poisoning which include lethargy, diarrhea,
vomiting, fever, or decreased appetite. While some pets may not show symptoms
associated with Salmonella infection, they can still be carriers of the illness
and are able to infect other pets and humans.

Customers who
have purchased or fed these treats and chews are urged to discontinue feeding
immediately and return any unused portion to the place of purchase. Please
contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 with any questions or
concerns.

Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its
Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 Because
of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE – February 19, 2013

– Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling ALL
PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS DENVER, COLORADO FACILITY FROM APRIL 20, 2012 THRU
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella
can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for
salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if
they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet
products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people
infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of
the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea,
abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more
serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis,
muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting
these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their
healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella
infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and
vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal
pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other
animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of
these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

The recalled
Products of Dog Treats were distributed nationwide through various retailers
from April 20th to September 19th.

Kasel Industries
is recalling Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals,
Petco, and Best Bully Stick items. Lot numbers as shown in 1 Year Best By Date
Table and 2 Year Best By Date Table, which are attached.

Kasel Industries
has not received any reports of illnesses to date in connection with these
products.

No other
products made by Kasel Associated Industries are included in the recall.
Specifically no products with best by dates after the specified ranges are
included in the recall.

Consumers who
have purchased any listed products are urged to return them to the place of
purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kasel
Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.

About Me

I am the proud pet-parent to the ever loving Bear. Bear is a Northern Mutt who just happened to fall into my lap one cold October day. He was tiny and badly injured and for a while, there was a great deal of uncertainty as to whether or not he would survive to the end of the month. But survive he did. Bear has brought a great deal of love and happiness into my life. He is a wonderful companion and the most loving friend.